Ex-lawyer at VC firm redefines legal role for startups
Ex-lawyer Preseedha Premnath redefines legal support for startups by embedding prevention strategies at Stellaris Venture Partners instead of reacting to…
GBA Lawyers Handle Cross-Border Enforcement Challenges
GBA lawyers navigate cross-border enforcement challenges under the new reciprocal regime for Mainland China judgments in Hong Kong.
Fee cap to hit women barristers hardest
Fee cap may weaken legal outcomes for Victoria, hitting women barristers hardest with lower rates.
New Anti Corruption Commissioners Named
New anti corruption commissioners named to National Anti-Corruption Commission, including Robert McClelland and Christopher Savundra.
Ross Hudson named president of NSW Children’s Court
District Court Judge Ross Hudson has been appointed by the New South Wales government to serve as president of the…
Singapore probes firms over Indonesia haze fires
Singapore investigates firms linked to Indonesia’s land-clearing fires, causing severe haze and health concerns in recent years.
AI Demand Sparks Southeast Asia’s Data Center Boom
Southeast Asia hosts over 2,000 data centers across six countries, with hundreds more under construction. Southeast Asia's digital infrastructure is booming, driven by the global demand for AI and the expansion of hyperscalers like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. The region now hosts over 2,000 data centers across Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines, with hundreds more under construction. Low-cost land, cheap power, and tax incentives fuel this growth.…
State Legislation
South Korea tightens IPO rules for governance
South Korea aims to address the long-standing 'Korea Discount' with new IPO regulations. South Korea has tightened its rules for initial public offerings, focusing on subsidiaries and prioritizing shareholder protection and corporate governance. The changes mark a significant shift in the country's capital-market reform agenda. These new regulations raise the bar for subsidiary IPOs. Previously viewed mainly as financing exercises, such decisions now place greater emphasis on governance. The government…